Beyond the Storefront: A Glimpse Into the Next Wave of Retail’s Tech-Powered Transformation
Online and offline, simple and sophisticated technologies continue to shape and reshape the contours of consumer engagement. That’s before you even factor the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail. In Beyond the Aisle blog post, we unpacked the theory, and a 10-phase roadmap for…
February 22 is Forever Supermarket Employee Day
In the spirit of giving thanks The Food Industry Association (FMI) proclaims Feb. 22 Supermarket Employee Day. It’s a day to recognize and appreciate the vital contributions of supermarket employees who keep our communities fed and running smoothly. These dedicated individuals work tirelessly to stock…
Blue Yonder Associate Shares Heart Journey That Found Him at the Top of Mt. Kilimanjaro
February is National Heart Month. It’s a reminder not to take the most important organ inside the body for granted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most…
Beyond the Aisles: A Roadmap for the “End-to-End” Era in Grocery Retail
As grocery retail value chains have innovated past new challenges, increased value chain integration asks a relevant and timely question: is it time for retail value chains to behave and operate as one single ecosystem? Given the sheer logistics and pressures involved in balancing consumer…
Master the Challenge of Cold Chain with Blue Yonder (Part 2)
My previous blog article focused on the size of the cold-chain market — $1 trillion by 2030 — and the huge opportunity it presents for the world’s logistics service providers (LSPs). How can the typical LSP capitalize on this large and growing revenue stream? And…
Blue Yonder Associate Shares Cancer Story in Honor of World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day takes place every year on Feb. 4. It is a day to come together to honor those that have been impacted by cancer and to spread awareness. Blue Yonder associate Patrick Humphreys shares his story and why the day is important to…
Learn from the Experts: Three Best Practices of Leading LSPs
As I discussed in a previous blog, more retailers and manufacturers are turning to logistics services providers (LSPs) to manage their growing warehousing and transportation challenges — including rising costs, shrinking margins, labor shortages, and increasing customer demands. By applying advanced technologies and associated best…
Cold Chain Is Heating Up. Are LSPs Ready? (Part 1)
Few topics in logistics are getting as much attention today as cold-chain storage, distribution and transportation. Logistics service providers (LSPs) and third-party logistics (3PL) companies are already faced with many challenges — including demand and supply volatility, rising costs, labor shortages, and the pressures of…
Blue Yonder Associates Share Their Favorite Chinese/Lunar New Year Traditions
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, celebrates the beginning of the solar Chinese calendar. Celebrations last for 15 days annually, with the first day depending on the sighting of the new moon. Each year, there is an…
Introducing Vision 2030: How LSPs Can Capitalize on the Client-Centric Future of Logistics
In an era where change is the only constant, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) stand at a crucial juncture. The logistics landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and a heightened focus on sustainability. Blue Yonder, in collaboration with Incisiv, delves into…